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The speed of Willian and the talent of Oscar! Alonso backs Cuadrado to thrive at Chelsea
NEW Chelsea signing Juan Cuadrado combines the best aspects of new teammates Oscar and Willian, according to Marcos Alonso.
Cuadrado completes Chelsea move
Alonso - formerly of Bolton - played with Cuadrado at Fiorentina before the Colombian made a £26.8m deadline day switch to Stamford Bridge.
And Alonso believes that Willians place in Jose Mourinho's side could now be under threat, such are the attributes that Cuadrado brings to the table.
He said: "For me, his best position is on the right wing, as we saw him during the World Cup.
Juan Cuadrado combines the best of Oscar and Willian
He is a mix between Oscar and Willian, because he has the talent of Oscar but the speed of Willian.
"At Chelsea he fits perfectly in both Hazard's and Willian's position, in either of the flanks.
"He is a mix between Oscar and Willian, because he has the talent of Oscar but the speed of Willian."
Cuadrado was yesterday awarded the number 23 shirt at Chelsea and could now make his debut for his new club against Aston Villa on Saturday.
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